Frequently Asked Questions

• Why can’t I teach part-time for another school in the University System of Georgia (USG) at the same time as I teach for KSU?

  KSU will only allow part-time faculty to work at one USG institution at one time; however, you can teach at KSU and a private school (e.g. Emory, Mercer, Brenau) or in the Technical System at the same time.

• Why can’t I teach consistently on the same unit every semester?

  While we try to request the same units from semester to semester, sometimes the clinical agencies are unable to honor our requests and must assign us to others.

• If I want to teach on a particular unit where I work, can I ask the manager and make arrangements to bring students there?
  While it is okay to ask a manager about bringing students to a particular unit, please contact a coordinator at ptclinical_faculty@kennesaw.edu so that we can make the request through the proper channels.
• Can I use my own connections to provide unique observational experiences for my students?
  The goal of clinical experiences is to give the students hands-on experience in patient care. While the students absolutely love observational experiences, each course has policies about how many hours of observational experiences are allowed. Please consult with your course coordinator about observational experiences.
• Can I submit a background check and drug screen from another company?
  No, the clinical agencies require us to use Advantage Students for background checks and drug screens unless they do it themselves.
• Can I get reimbursed for parking on KSU’s campus?
  Full-time or part-time faculty can have monthly parking fees paid through payroll deduction or pay parking each time they come to campus. Because part-time clinical faculty are rarely on campus, most opt to pay for parking only when they come.
• Can I get reimbursed for traveling to KSU?
  Yes, if you are meeting with students or faculty (we don’t reimburse you for attending HR orientation or other meetings on campus).
• If I don’t submit my travel in Concur how do I know that it will be saved?
  As you enter to information on the various pages and click on the save button at the bottom of the screen, all the information is being saved. You can exit it at any time and return to later.
• Do I have to have a flu vaccine? Can I get a waiver?
  In most cases you need the vaccine. You will need to contact the agency to get a waiver.
• Do I have to submit documents to Acemapp or Symplr or some other program if I have given my documents to Lisa Longeiret already?
  Yes, the agencies require that all faculty and students use these credentialing programs.
• Can I be reimbursed for credentialing expenses?
  Some – we will reimburse you for Advantage Students and Symplr. We will not reimburse you for titers, immunizations, or PPD tests.
• Do the faculty and staff of the School of Nursing contact me via my KSU email?
  Yes, please check it often even between semesters. You will be notified of credentialing and travel deadlines before the semester starts.
• How often do I have to update my PPD?
  Annually
• If I have a positive PPD do I have to get an annual chest x-ray or Quantiferon test?
  No, chest x-rays only need to be updated every 5 years and in between we only need proof of a symptom-free exam by a medical professional.
• How often do I have to update my Tdap?
  Every 10 years
• Do I have to use the people you recommend for CPR renewal?
  No, but your certification must be an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED) approved program.